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<br />Commission Minutes--August 12, 2005 2948 <br /> <br />12. EXTENSION SERVICES <br />Brad Cogdill, Extension Agent, was present. He reviewed changes in the budget compared <br />with last year. The travel line item will increase due to mileage rate and per diem increases. <br />Also, $11,090 is budgeted for eight desk chairs and furnishings for the large meeting room <br />in the basement of the Annex. The overall budget increased about $30,500 from last year. <br />MOTION, passed <br />Mr. Pawluk moved and Mrs. Sorum seconded to approve the 2006 <br />preliminary budget for Extension Services in the amount of $367,291. On <br />roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. <br /> <br />13. COUNTY COMMISSION, Video tapinQ of meetinQs discussed <br />Commissioners discussed video taping commission and other board meetings at the <br />Courthouse and Highway Department, which would be shown on the public access <br />television channel. This item was discussed at the August 1 st commission meeting and a <br />motion failed to approve funding the project. Mr. Montplaisir said if the commission wishes <br />to proceed, funding would need to be included in the budget. Mr. Wagner believes this <br />would allow citizens more access to county government. Mr. Pawluk welcomes public <br />participation, but does not see much public interest at regularly scheduled commission <br />meetings. <br /> <br />14. RURAL AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION <br />Daryl Lahren, Mike Drees, Dick Sinner and Ken Habiger were present from rural area <br />ambulance services. Their budget request of $145,000 is the same as last year. Mr. <br />Lahren said with upgrades to digital radio systems, each group will contribute 26% of the <br />total cost to upgrade their own equipment. He said the association believes they will be <br />able to cover the expenses, but if it creates a hardship, they may have to ask for an <br />increase in their 2007 budget. Mr. Lahren said the main problem facing ambulance services <br />is lack of new volunteers. <br />MOTION, passed <br />Mrs. Sorum moved and Mr. Bennett seconded to approve the 2006 <br />preliminary budget for the Cass County Rural Ambulance Association in <br />the amount of $145,000. On roll call vote, the motion carried <br />unanimously. <br /> <br />15. ADJOURNMENT <br />MOTION, passed <br />On motion by Mr. Pawluk, seconded by Mr. Bennett, and all in favor, the <br />meeting was adjourned at 11 :50 AM. <br /> <br />ATTEST: <br /> <br /> <br />~M.~~~ <br />IC ae on p alslr - u I or <br />Cass County, North Dakota <br /> <br />Darrell nyo, Chairman <br />Cass County Board of Commi sioners <br />